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Accounts Payable Specialist

Bellingham, WA (Home Office)

Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.

JOB SUMMARY


Participate as an Accounts Payable team member in the Finance Department and is responsible for processing accounts payable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Processing of accounts payable documents.
  • Maintain expense reporting system and final processing of electronic expense reports.
  • Issuing vendor payments, as needed.
  • Assist with maintaining vendor records including verification of change in contact/remittance info.
  • Record daily receipt of checks.
  • Post payments in accounting software.
  • Filing of state and local returns as needed.
  • Creating and maintaining filing and organizational systems.
  • Assisting in other office functions as needed

COMPETENCIES


  • A positive, assertive personality in working with vendors and company staff.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize for results within a fast-paced working environment.
  • Ability to work as a key team member, learning and supporting others’ functions.
  • Professional customer service attitude for internal and external customers.
  • Good organizational skills to accomplish tasks efficiently.
  • Ability to produce accurate and consistent, quality work.
  • A commitment to long-term personal growth and development.
  • Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, and via phone or video conferencing with all levels of staff.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


  • AA degree or Certificate in Accounting or equivalent business experience preferred.
  • 2 years Accounts Payable experience in a dynamic office environment.
  • WA and CA use tax experience, specific to agriculture, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Hours can vary during busy season.
  • Office environment, working in front of a computer.

 

PAY RANGE


$24.00-28.00 an hour

  • $17.00 to $18.50
  • $24.50 - $26.50

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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